What does PEK stand for?

PEK is the IATA code for Beijing Capital International Airport (ICAO ZBAA) in Beijing, 11, China.

Where is Beijing Capital International Airport?

Beijing Capital International Airport is located in Beijing, 11, China.

Does Beijing Capital International Airport have commercial airline service?

Yes — Beijing Capital International Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.

What is the elevation of Beijing Capital International Airport?

Beijing Capital International Airport sits at 116 ft above sea level.

What timezone is Beijing Capital International Airport in?

Beijing Capital International Airport operates on Asia/Shanghai.

Beijing Capital International Airport

Q: What is ZBAA airport?

ZBAA is the ICAO code for Beijing Capital International Airport (IATA PEK), located in Beijing, 11, China.

ZBAAPEKBeijing, 11, China·Large Airport

ZBAA is the ICAO code for Beijing Capital International Airport (IATA PEK), located in Beijing, 11, China.

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Airport guide

Beijing Capital International Airport (ZBAA) sits 20 miles northeast of central Beijing. Three runways (longest 12,468 ft) handle every current business jet. Field elevation 116 ft, no density-altitude concerns. Capital was Beijing's principal international airport until the opening of Daxing (ZBAD) in 2019. Capital still handles a meaningful share of international commercial traffic plus business aviation. Most foreign-flagged business jets must coordinate slot permits through CAAC. Ground time to central Beijing is 45 minutes.

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